5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist

OMW Corporation is a world-leading supplier of custom manufactured mechanical parts and assemblies, serving aerospace, commercial launch, electronics, semiconductors, and medical industries. With 28 years in business and rapid growth, we are located in Novato, California—north of San Francisco and southwest of Napa Valley.

About the Role

OMW is seeking a high-caliber CNC Programmer/Machinist with at least five years of experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience programming complex five-axis parts on full five-axis CNC machines with robotic pallet systems, probing, laser offsetting, and tool breakage detection. You must understand the quality demands of human flight-critical aerospace parts and be familiar with AS9100 Quality requirements. Leadership abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of responsibility toward quality work are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex programming for 3-, 4-, and full 5-axis horizontal and vertical mills, and lathes
• Perform set-ups on mills and lathes
• Work with materials including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and Invar
• Design tooling and fixtures
• Use inspection tools to validate and monitor dimensional accuracy
• Troubleshoot problems and edit programs as needed
• Proactively communicate with planners, management, and team members
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Maintain shop equipment as required
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other tasks as required

Requirements

• 5+ years of 5-axis CNC programming/machinist experience with horizontal and vertical mills (lathe experience a plus)
• Ability to identify and procure effective tooling and work-holding solutions
• Ability to work with Solid Modeling CAD programs for file inspection and modification
• Experience machining complex components to tight tolerances under tight deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of engineering drawings, documents, and GD&T
• Proficiency with measurement and inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, etc.) and basic CMM familiarity
• Knowledge of multiple CAM software programs (Surfcam, NX, and HSMWorks experience a plus)
• Fixture design and process engineering experience a plus
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident, or qualifying Political Asylee/Refugee) due to ITAR/EAR export control regulations

Desired Characteristics

• Organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience working in an international quality system such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• 100% company-paid healthcare for the employee (85% for family)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Educational support
• Bonuses